Born on Feb. 15, 1923 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Margaret V. (Molesky) Crowley. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Margaret C. Hiltsley, Timothy Crowley, John Crowley and Cecilia Crowley.
Catherine started her career first at Child’s Hospital in food service, then worked for many years as a laundress and in housekeeping at Memorial Hospital, both in Albany.
Catherine was a devoted Aunt to Kelton and Linda Hiltsley of Crossville, Tennessee, Joan and William Sheffield of Speculator, Judy and Paul Viscusi of Saratoga Springs, Carolyn and Leonard Mizerek of Westport, Connecticut and Timothy and Narda Hiltsley of Burnt Hills. She was also a Great Aunt to Scott and Lauren Hiltsley of Orlando, Florida, Patrick and Patricia Maloney of Albany, Christiana Viscusi of Boston, Massachusetts, Jonathan Viscusi of New York City and Jenna Hiltsley of Burnt Hills.